Description: This dark-skinned male likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A freak accident while working with his Animal Trainer mother left him crippled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is silver and very short. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a great chef.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: Standing 4'10", this man has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His tied-back hair is brown. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Azaki and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 sp. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of bastard swords on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Fortune-teller. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gifted student he started as a Seamstress, but he got bored and became a Fortune-teller. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.